This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Senior Project officer in the Victoria Police Royal Commission into Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects (RCIMPI) Response Taskforce (Taskforce).

The Taskforce sits within Legal Services which provides legal services and advice to support policing, courts, and the Victorian community. Legal Services is led by an Executive Director and employs over 800 staff spread across four divisions – the Office of the Executive Director; the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division; the Courts & Prosecution Services Division; and the Legal Business Operations Division. Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence, with people who are recognised as being fair, just and valued partners in the Victorian justice system.

The Taskforce has been established to assist in Victoria Police's response to the RCIMPI and consists of an Operations, Legal and Project Unit. This role sits within the Project Unit.

The purpose of the Project Unit is to coordinate organisational responses to notices served on Victoria Police by the RCIMPI pursuant to the Inquiries Act 2014. The Project Unit will work in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders in Victoria Police across operational, policy and legal streams to meet these obligations in tight timeframes.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic Project Unit that reports to the Program Manager in the broader Royal Commission into Integrity in the Construction Sector Taskforce lead by a Commander. As a VPS 5 Senior Project Officer, you will be required to work in close collaboration with a variety of internal units and external stakeholders to advance Victoria Police's organisational responses to the RCIMPI.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

- Leading the Project Unit development of various documents for Victoria Police executive and stakeholders as directed by VPS 6 Program Manager. This is inclusive of, but not limited to: input into governance, policy and project documentation; updating of project plans and trackers; record keeping for working group and steering committee meetings; maintenance of files and records; and undertaking of relevant data reporting.
- Building and maintaining knowledge of the broader operational, policy and legislative frameworks in order to coordinate Project Unit responses to Royal Commission requests.
- Provide key support to the Project Manager in formalising complex written and verbal advice to senior management.
- Leading independent consultation, collaboration and negotiation with both internal and external stakeholders to fulfill Victoria Police's obligations to the RCIMPI.
- Guiding the Project Unit development of policy, strategy and projects submissions in response to RCIMPI requests and/or findings.
- Guiding and oversight over Project Unit assessment of project, strategy and policy outcomes involving complex research and analysis.
- Leading the tasking, guidance and support of Project Unit staff as directed by the Project Manager.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

- Proven experience in the development of policies,



legislation, submissions, and/or other strategic documents.
- Demonstrated and measurable ability to lead the development/delivery of complex projects and implement project outcomes effectively.
- Highly developed analytical and written communication skills with an ability to prepare high level reports, business case submissions, briefs, project plans and other documents for a range of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to provide sound advice to senior management on issues concerning projects, policy, practice, governance, and strategy.
- Highly developed communication, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
- Highly developed written communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex information for Unit leaders and decision makers with measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, collaboratively engage and allocate time/resources appropriately under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strategic problem-solving abilities and ability to apply this to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and guide Unit members as directed.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Existing Baseline clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Tertiary degree in relevant field.
- Previous experience in justice and/or law enforcement organisation is highly regarded.

Requirements and relevant information:

- One (1) x full-time, fixed term until 30/06/2028 position available.
- The salary range for a VPS5 role is $116,413 to $140,849 (covering salary ranges VPSG5.1 and VPSG5.2). Although it is standard practice for selected candidates to commence at the base of the salary range, genuine consideration will be given to a commencement salary within the available range that is commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills and experiences. This will be subject to negotiations with the Hiring Manager in the course of the selection process and may include the provision of evidence of a higher income and/or supporting documentation (as required).
- This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- As a member of the Legal Services Department you will be located, on selection, at a specific office within a Division for a particular advertised opportunity. However, given occasional legal service demand issues you may be required at times to undertake varied work within the Department.



This supports the Departments commitment to a flexible and deployable legal workforce and professional development opportunities in a range of legal domains.

Your application must include:

- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your relevant experience, skills, interest and what you will bring to the role

Applications close midnight, 27 October 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: [email protected].

No recruitment agencies please.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a protected place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police:https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps

📌 Senior Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Melbourne